Elk hunting is an exciting and challenging sport, requiring a great deal of preparation and skill. One of the most important pieces of gear for the successful elk hunter is the right pack. It needs to be the right size and have the right features to make your hunt as comfortable and successful as possible. In this article, we will compare and contrast the features of some of the top backpacks for elk hunting. We’ll look at their capacity, features, comfort, durability, and cost to help you determine which pack is the best fit for you. With the right pack, you can make the most of your elk hunting experience and come home with the trophy you’ve been dreaming of.
Your pack must be up to snuff to make sure your trip is enjoyable and successful.
We’ve cut through the noise and boiled down what you need to look for in your pack to a couple of the most essential considerations:
Main Use/Function: Do you hunt elk during the day and return to a camp at night? You’ll likely need to opt for a lighter daypack since you’ll be carrying less meat in the end and you want to be as comfortable as possible.
Do you disappear into the backcountry for days at a time? You’ll certainly need a bigger, fully featured bivy pack. For a frame of reference, if you’re looking for versatile daypacks that can pull double duty on lightweight overnight jaunts, somewhere between 1,800 and 2,200 cubic inches will probably get the job done.
Fit: It may not seem important at first, but over the course of long trips, your back and shoulders will pay for an improper fit. Your hips should bear the brunt of the load, the chest strap should fasten right over your chest, and the belt should fit snugly around the lower part of your waistline.
Though there are other considerations to take into account, function and fit should trump all in your search for a pack. With that in mind, we’ll explore some of the best elk hunting packs of the last few years.
- The Team Elk Pack is unlike any other backpack on the market. It has unique features like the patented rifle-back scabbard, a comfortable aluminum frame meant to carry heavy loads and a meat carrying...
- The pack includes a spacious floating lid, deep side pockets, and stretch-material pockets throughout the exterior of the pack. On the interior of the pack you will find stretch pockets and a...
- The Team Elk pack was originally developed to provide backcountry elk hunters with the best and most innovative hunting pack available, and to simultaneously contribute funding to the most proactive...
- Technical Specs: 27”H x 13.5”W x 8.5”D, 6.5 lbs. Volume: Bag (2175 c.i.), Lid (392 c.i.)
- 【Large Capacity】Specs (Dimensions) are 31.5” x 21.7” x 11.8”, the main compartment with high quality strapping system features a two-in-one carrier for your bow or rifle. The large main...
- 【Ergonomic Design & Comfortable】TideWe Large pack is designed with adjustable shoulder straps and frame, customizing your personal size. The ergonomic design with soft and breathable padding...
- 【Hunting Conducive】TideWe hunting backpack is made of noise free next camo g2 fabric. The reinforced Hypalon is used at the frame connection part to reduce collision noise. The next camo g2...
- 【Trusted Quality】High performance next camo g2 fabric, long-lasting buckle and exquisite stitching delivers the TideWe external frame hunting back incredible durability.
- 【User-friendly Design】TideWe is committed to your ultimate hunting experience by unique design. The zippered quick access design helps you take out gears from the big bag conveniently and easily....
- Trust. We have sold out more than 30000 hunting gears in the US. Tens of thousands of North American hunters choose NEW VIEW because of trust. And after the choice, they trust NEW VIEW more. Listening...
- Material. Good fabric is the foundation of good bag. Durable and wear-resistant material highly improves the anti-tear performance.A trustworthy backpack is always a hunter's partner during your...
- Energy saving. We offer a wide range of adjustable straps, highly elastic breathable lumbar pads. It reduces the physical load. With your shoulders no longer heavy, it's time to lift your body and...
- Storage capacity. A large capacity is not enough. How to divide is the bullet point. The large main pocket gives you the freedom to use it freely. The pockets at the side, bottom, front, and waist...
- Details. Whatever the environment and weather are, it will meet the needs of hunters. It comes with a yellow rain cover for waterproofing and safety. The long reflective strip on the back makes it...
- Ergonomic Design: TR hunting backpack has an internal frame, with soft and breathable padding which can greatly reduce the pressure on the back and shoulders. Adjustable shoulder and chest straps for...
- Carrying System: Fixed snaps and drop-down Bow/Rifle Holder in this hunting daypack for carry of integrated bow or rifle. Side pockets and waist pockets give you more storage options. Compatible with...
- Water-resistant Fabric and Rain Cover: Waterproof hunting backpack is a necessity when hunting in all weather. We use camouflaged water resistant fabric and a built-in rain cover
- Multiple Pocket Organizations: Hunting Pack is perfect for keeping gear organized and easy to access. Our multi-pocket design helps you separate and organize your gear so you won't have to move...
- TR Hunting Backpack weighs 6 pounds and measures 27.5 x 15.75 x 11.8 inches; total volume is 3400 cubic inches (55 liters); 10 pockets
- Capacity:Extendable 40L+ storage capacity can carry the items needed for day trips and long-distance sports to a greater extent.
- Materials:Durable 500D treated nylon body can prevent splashing and keep the backpack dry.ykk zippers.Industry leading duraflex hardware lightweight makes the bag more comfortable to use.
- Internal design: Ykk zippers can quick access to main compartment,Multiple compartments which categorizes items of different categories.Backpack comes with front stash pocket,external water bladder...
- External design:Roll top snow collar and Side pockets, Removable hood and Rain cover can effectively protect the exterior of the backpack,with rifle holder and walking pole and ice axe attachment.
- Removable Frame:Internal frame can minimize the burden on the backpack,suitable for the outdoorsman that wants to go in light and come out heavy.
Conclusion
You can’t go wrong with any of these hunting products.
Even if you don’t find your dream pack among the options here, hopefully, this article served as a jumping off point and an introduction (or a refresher) of some good sources for elk hunting season. We hope you found the perfect elk hunting pack and good luck on your elk hunt!
Elk hunting is amazing. But if you are looking for something less grandiose that you can enjoy with the kids, we’ve got a guide on quail hunting with kids. Take a look.
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I just recently used many of these in my recent elk hunt in Montana. I love the frame fit of the Elberlestock packs but the weight of the empty pack makes for a day pack that is like carry a thru-hike long haul load. I am also not so sure the weight distribution would work well once you start loading elk sized quarters on it.
The Tenzing packs… Let me say all flash no delivery. Don’t like. Strictly for day hunting (no pack out) they are ok. Reality these days is that all elk hunts are going to result in some pack out.
I settle for now on Seek Outside packs. I have 2 frames (in their breakaway series) and 4 bags. For versatility I LOVE the Saker 7400. It is my 1 go-to pack. I can go from a 1200 – 7400 cu in pack in increments of 1200/2400/5300/7400. For one pack I can cover day jaunts to 5+ day trips. The pack is light. It is 4ish pounds empty. Seek Outside packs are already water resistant so you don’t have to take a rain fly. Another good one would be the Peregrine.
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